Charging And Connecting The Battery - Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Operator's Manual

3. Secure the steering wheel to the shaft with a
jam nut and tighten it to 27 to 35 N∙m (20 to 26
ft-lb) (Figure 3).
4. Install the cap to the steering wheel and secure
it with a screw (Figure
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Charging and Connecting
the Battery
Parts needed for this procedure:
–
Electrolyte
Procedure
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which is lethal if consumed and causes
severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and rubber
gloves to protect your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
1. Remove the 2 knobs that secure the battery
cover to the machine, and remove the cover
(Figure 4).
1. Knob
2. Battery cover
2. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4 to
8 hours.
3).
Figure 4
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses
that can explode.
• Keep sparks and flames away from
battery.
• Never smoke near the battery.
3. When the battery is charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and battery
posts.
4. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
battery terminal, and secure them with T-bolt
and nut (Figure
Note:
Ensure that the positive (+) terminal is all
the way onto the post and the cable is positioned
snug to the battery.
Important:
battery cover.
5. Install the negative cable (black) to the negative
(–) battery terminal of the battery, and secure
them with T-bolt and nut
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could
damage the tractor and cables causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery
gasses to explode, resulting in personal
injury.
• Always disconnect the negative
(black) battery cable before
disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
• Always connect the positive (red)
battery cable before connecting the
negative (black) cable.
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5).
The cable must not contact the
(Figure 5).